Heydorn v. New Orleans Public Service

Harvey G. Heydorn, a draftsman with a substantial earning capacity, was run over shortly before 4:00 a.m., on July 16, 1943, by an electric street car of New Orleans Public Service, Inc., on the neutral ground of Canal Street, between Miro and Galvez Streets, in New Orleans, and sustained very severe injuries resulting in the amputation of his right leg just above the ankle, a fracture of the left arm, and serious contusions and bruises. Seeking reimbursement for his injuries, suffering, loss of earnings and earning capacity, and for medical and other expenses, he brought this suit in the…